Job summary
The post holder will work together with team members conducting supervised specialist assessments of patients, focusing on their Physical health needs. They will lead on ensuring that patients with enduring mental health conditions are not discriminated by virtue of their mental illness in terms of their physical health. The post holder will lead on supporting patients carrying out physical health checks as specified in the Lester tool, health screening, health promotion and lifestyle advice.
This information will support in identifying referral to the appropriate physical health care settings as well as monitoring health conditions. Patients may also be facilitated with active support from the Physical Health Practitioner to access their GP if necessary.
The post holder will be expected to develop an understanding of the physical health needs of patient group.
The post holder will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care/services to patients as part of a Mental Health Care Team, in this case the Community Mental Health service, working under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
The post holder must hold either a foundation nursing or nurse associate degree and must be registered with the NMC. Alternatively the post holder must hold an NVQ and Level IV in healthcare orequivalent or two years (minimum) working experience in adult/mental health setting.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work together with team members conducting supervised specialist assessments of patients, focusing on their Physical health needs. They will lead on ensuring that patients with enduring mental health conditions are not discriminated by virtue of their mental illness in terms of their physical health. The post holder will lead on supporting patients carrying out physical health checks as specified in the Lester tool, health screening, health promotion and lifestyle advice.
This information will support in identifying referral to the appropriate physical health care settings as well as monitoring health conditions. Patients may also be facilitated with active support from the Physical Health Practitioner to access their GP if necessary.
The post holder will be expected to develop an understanding of the physical health needs of patient group.
About us
At Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS Community and Mental Health Trust our staff and service users have worked closely to create a set of values that make sure people who use our services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery.
The Trust's values are:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Being Positive
- Working together
By coming to work at Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS Trust you will be joining a multiple award-winning, combined mental health (MH) and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- A Nursing Associate Graduate/Degree holder (Adult Nursing) and NVQ Level 4 in healthcare or equivalent
- OR Two years (minimum)working experience in a mental health setting
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of patient care within the wider context of the organisation, in particular around health inequalities
- Have an understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement
- Awareness of treatment outcomes, recovery tools, care planning, assessment of risk
- Have an understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and anti discriminatory practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of the roles within the multi-professional team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Report writing skills
- Group facilitation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Adaptable to change
- Committed to equal opportunities
- Is able to work using a non judgemental manner
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- A Nursing Associate Graduate/Degree holder (Adult Nursing) and NVQ Level 4 in healthcare or equivalent
- OR Two years (minimum)working experience in a mental health setting
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of patient care within the wider context of the organisation, in particular around health inequalities
- Have an understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement
- Awareness of treatment outcomes, recovery tools, care planning, assessment of risk
- Have an understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and anti discriminatory practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of the roles within the multi-professional team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Report writing skills
- Group facilitation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Adaptable to change
- Committed to equal opportunities
- Is able to work using a non judgemental manner
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
